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CVE-2025-14031NVD status: Analyzed

Sterling B2B Integrator: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

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CVE-2025-14031 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in Sterling B2B Integrator from IBM, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Sterling B2B Integrator versions: 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.7_2; 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.5_1; 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.1_1, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update Sterling File Gateway to 6.1.2.8 or 6.2.0.5_2 or 6.2.1.1_2, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on ibm.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.7_2; 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.5_1; 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.1_1; 6.2.2.0Not stated
IBMSterling File Gateway6.1.0.0 up to, but not including, 6.1.2.8; 6.2.0.0 up to, but not including, 6.2.0.5_2; 6.2.1.0 up to, but not including, 6.2.1.1_2; 6.2.2.06.1.2.8, 6.2.0.5_2, 6.2.1.1_2

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
NoneNo data is disclosed.
Integrity
NoneNothing can be modified.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by CNA (us.ibm.com).

Official description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.2.7_2, 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.5_1, 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.1_1, and 6.2.2.0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to send a specially crafted request that causes the application to crash.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
  • If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
  • Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.

More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in Sterling B2B Integrator

All Sterling B2B Integrator vulnerabilities

Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities

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